Ginger Rhodes [Principal, Hughes High School]

Hughes High School is a Clifton
landmark. Its prodigious tower, complete with gargoyles, has been
keeping watch over the city for 100 years and the Rookwood fountains
and striking architecture have put it on the must-see list for local
history buffs. The building is indeed remarkable, but what is even more
impressive are the students and staff that call the building a second
home. The gargoyles keep watch over the exterior, but one woman,
principal Ginger Rhodes (and her staff, of course), keeps the interior
running like clockwork.

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CityBeat: What’s the last great meal you ate and where did you eat it?Ginger Rhodes: The last great meal I had
was at Barresi’s in Deer Park. I don’t hear too much about the place
and it’s a shame! I was with a group and was able to sample many
excellent dishes. I had their Bufala Mozzarella Caprese salad. I am
always suspicious of tomatoes in March, but these were delicious. I
grazed on seafood pasta, a divine salmon dish and their Veal Barresi. A
perfect combination of a veal marsala and veal piccata.

CB: Let’s talk school lunch. What’s your favorite?GR: The three-way chili. It is meaty, filling and gets you through those long days!